174. Why does Optional matter in your java code? - Chiamaka Okenwa

Abstract:
In any Java application, it is a common pattern for a method or an object to return null. While null-checking is important it can become a very tedious process. Optional is a better alternative to null-checking and in this talk, we will understand why optional is important in your java code.

Bio:
Chiamaka Okenwa is a software engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the fin-tech space with a focus on product design and development. She is passionate about Java, women in technology and developer communities, serving as an International speaker and community organizer of unStack Africa and JVM Nigeria. Chiamaka enjoys speaking at events, such as java2Days, Github Africa meetup, London Java Community (LJC) meetup and the Tech(K)nowDay Conference.